vodu

Vodu is the accusative singular form of the feminine noun voda, meaning water, in Czech and Slovak. It is used when water is the direct object of a verb.

Etymology and cognates: The word voda originates from the Proto-Slavic root vodo and is cognate with water-related terms in other Slavic languages, such as Russian voda and Polish woda. The accusative form vodu reflects standard inflection patterns for feminine nouns ending in -a in these languages.

Usage and examples: In ordinary sentences, vodu appears as the object. Examples include Dám ti vodu (I will give you water) and Piju vodu (I am drinking water). In both cases, vodu marks the direct object of the action.

Linguistic notes: Vodu demonstrates the feminine gender and the accusative case in Czech and Slovak. In many Slavic languages, the accusative singular of feminine nouns ending in -a often terminates in -u, though exact forms vary by language and dialect.

See also: water, water in Slavic languages, noun inflection, Czech grammar, Slovak grammar.